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1. |
The animal must have been in the pound
for a minimum of 7 days before it is available
for adoption. This allows time for lost animals
to be claimed by their original owner. If
the animal was an owner turn-in it is adoptable
immediately. |
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2. |
The fee for adoption is $35.00 per animal. |
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3. |
A $75.00 deposit is required (per animal)
which is returnable within 30 days from date
of adoption. To receive the $75.00 deposit
refund, verification from veterinarian that
the animal has been spayed or neutered and
that the animal has received its Rabies vaccination
must be brought to the pound office. If a
veterinarian says the animal is too young
to spay or neuter, the adopting person must
return a statement from the veterinarian stating
the animal is too young and that the owner
intends to have the animal spayed or neutered
when said animal is old enough. |
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4. |
The adopting person must provide his/her
name, address, telephone number and driver's
license number. |
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5. |
The adopting person will be required to
read the Village ordinance (included in the
handout material), sign and date. |
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6. |
The Village employee will provide a receipt
including the tag number. The number of the
new receipt will be written on the appropriate
line. |
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7. |
The adopting person can then take their
new pet home. |
